Actually, we can't do that because no one seems to be reporting President Obama's current GWB-like numbers...imagine that!

President Bush's low approval led the Republican party to major failure in the 2006 elections. No Republican won a House, Senate, or Gubernatorial race that was held by a Democrat in 2006. Democrats captured the House and selected Nancy Pelosi as Speaker, the Senate with a 49-49 tie (because two Independent senators went with the Democrats making it 51-49), captured the majority of governorships 28-22, and the majority of state legislatures 23-17 (remaining were split.)

Will President Obama's Bush-like numbers spell the same for Democrats in 2014?

Pennsylvania's bridges are among the worst in the nation. If a representative has a principled opposition to raising taxes and fees (think Grover Norquist's No-Tax Pledge,) they should vote no. But if they aren't opposed to raising taxes or fees in the Commonwealth, they should come up with a better excuse for allowing Pennsylvania's infrastructure to crumble than politics.

What prompted this letter is the use of their establishments to host events in support of the Second Amendment.

If a lawful American wants to carry a gun, and lots of people do, they should carry a gun within the confines of the law. In Pennsylvania, open carry is legal. Concealed carry is also allowed with proper licensing.

Private property owners also have rights. If they wish to limit otherwise lawful behavior on their property, their wishes should be respected. They should conspicuously post their policy so that no one unwittingly enters their property in a manner that is inconsistent with their desires while also proclaiming their position for the world to see. And, if a private property owner like Starbucks imposes on your rights in a way you disagree with, the appropriate response is to no longer do business with them.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Today, on 9/11, we have two anniversaries to remember. The first, is the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center that claimed 2,977American lives. The second, is the one year anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the American diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya that claimed the lives of four Americans. The four Americans killed in Benghazi:

Above is an interview he gave over the weekend. He said he wanted to see the evidence with his own eyes. In essence, the same thing that Barletta said about getting his briefing. Post briefing, Cartwright is still undecided.

Interestingly, Cartwright brought up hearing from constituents at town halls...still haven't been able to track down any that he had during his August vacation. Maybe he was talking about other members. Or maybe still, he had a town hall that we haven't heard about.

During his interview, Cartwright says 80% of his constituents oppose attacking Syria. He has had his briefing where he can see the evidence. What more will it take for Cartwright to make a decision on Syria?

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Friday, September 6, 2013

Has anyone come across a town hall meeting with Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright?

By navigating his press releases you cannot find a single announcement of a town hall meeting during his August vacation from Congress.

When President Obama and Vice-President Biden came to his district he was conspicuously absent, blaming an unidentified "scheduling conflict." If the President and Vice-President of the United States of America visiting your district isn't enough for Democrat Matt Cartwright to avail himself to the public, what is?

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

In 2012, the energy boom supported 2.1 million jobs, added almost $75 billion in federal and state revenues, contributed $283 billion to the gross domestic product and lifted household income by more than $1,200, according to the report released today from IHS CERA. The competitive advantage for U.S. manufacturers from lower fuel prices will raise industrial production by 3.5 percent by the end of the decade, said the report from CERA, which provides business advice for energy companies.

The United States needs to produce its own energy. Fracking helps facilitate American energy independence while also directly creating jobs, supporting other industries, and saving working families money on their energy bills.

The groups that oppose fracking must concede that if we were to meet their demands and stop developing our own energy here in the United States, we must also have higher energy costs, less jobs, and less money in our pockets.

Instead of knee-jerk opposition, the anti's should support American energy while demanding safety, security, and environmental protection.